The oldest race of the festival the Grand Annual concludes the four-day extravaganza and is an extremely tough handicap to win as horses may make their second appearance of the festival.
There have been some big-priced winners in recent times and it is no surprise the bookmakers are going 14/1 the field in the ante-post market.
Nicky Henderson's Mad Max sets a high standard at the head of the market after finishing third to Master Minded in the Victor Chandler Chase at Ascot. He was 20 lengths behind the dual Champion Chase winner that day but he has solid form throughout his career including a grade two success at Aintree beating Somersby by nine lengths and at 14/1 is one to watch.
Henderson may also saddle Tanks for That (16/1 various) and Dave's Dream (16/1 William Hill) with the latter being more attractive. He won a handicap chase round Cheltenham in November but flopped in the Vote A.P Gold Cup and will have to reignite his early season form to stand any chance. |
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